First OEM in India to meet BS-VI emission norms

First OEM in India to meet BS

Question: Which is the the first Indian original equipment manufacturer (OEM), which recently upgraded itself to meet the Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission standard?
(a) Eicher Ltd
(b) Hindustan Motors Ltd
(c) Ashok Leyland
(d) Mahindra Trucks & Buses Ltd
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 29 August, 2019; Ashok Leyland, an Indian automobile major became the 1st Indian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to meet the Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission standards.
  • The company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, got the Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission standards for all its heavy-duty trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 16.2 tonnes and above.
  • N Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer of Ashok Leyland got the certificates for compliance to BS-VI emission standard from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).
  • Also, Ashok Leyland was the 1st company to showcase Euro-VI trucks during Auto Expo 2016 held in New Delhi.
  • Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.

Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ashok-leyland-meets-bs-vi-emission-norms-for-all-its-heavy-duty-vehicles-119090300604_1.html
https://newsd.in/first-oem-to-meet-bs-vi-emission-norms-ashok-leyland/
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/lcv-hcv/ashok-leyland-gets-bsvi-certification-for-heavy-duty-truck-range/articleshow/70960555.cms?from=mdr